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131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200
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  Becoming an Airline Pilot


Many people are uncertain about the procedure to become an airline pilot. Here we list the normal stages people follow in their progress to their career as an airline pilot.

1. Pass a medical to ensure you meet the medical requirements.
Contrary to popular belief, you do not need perfect health, and you do not need perfect eyesight to become a Commercial Pilot. As long as your eyesight can be corrected to near normal then you can hold the Commercial Pilot licence.
Full details about passing your medical are available here.

2. Undertake a training course to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence - which allows you to be paid for your flying.
This course will take you about 12 months to complete.
You can obtain a student visa to come and stay in Australia. Information about why you should study in Australia is here.

3. Obtain employment to build your flying experience. This can be done in your home country, or you may choose to work in Australia (subject to obtaining the correct visa).
Most airlines require you to have around 500 hours experience before they can employ you.


Your career then begins...